Media and Communication MA, Research Methods, 15 credits
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Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap AV, Vetenskaplig metod, 15 hp
Media and Communication MA, Research Methods, 15 credits
General data
- Code:MK026A
- Subject/Main field:Media and Communication Science
- Cycle:Second cycle
- Credits:15
- Progressive specialization:A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area:Social sciences 100%
- Answerable department:KKI, Communication, Quality Management, and Information Systems
- Approved:2026-05-20
- Version valid from:2026-08-31
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Examination form
M100: Research Methods, 15 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx
Course reading
Required literature
Author: Altheide, D & Schneider, C. J
Title: Qualitative Media Analysis
Edition: Senaste
Journal: Sage
Author: Neuendorf, K. A
Title: The content analysis guidebook
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Journal: Sage
Author: O'Leary, Z.
Title: The essential guide to doing your research project
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Journal: Sage
Author: Tracy, S. J
Title: Qualitative research methods: Collecting evidence, crafting analysis, communicating impact.
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Journal: John Wiley & Sons
Reference literature
Title: IBM SPSS Statistics 28 Brief Guide
Web address: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/SSLVMB28.0.0/pdf/IBMSPSSStatisticsBrief_Guide.pdf
Article title: Spss-tutorials.com
Web address: https://www.spss-tutorials.com/basics/